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The Clinic’s projects are designed and implemented in partnership with impacted communities and civil society. Community agency and power are values at the core of the Clinic’s work. Student teams, with close supervision and mentorship from Clinic supervisors, support our project partners’ efforts to prevent and redress human rights violations and foster peace and justice. The Clinic currently works on four broad issue areas: peace and justice, equality and non-discrimination, climate justice, and rights across borders.

Issue Areas

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Peace and Justice

Conflicts around the world are often sites of mass human rights violations. These violations are often compounded by the failure to acknowledge and account for the resulting harms and prevent their recurrence. The Clinic supports partners in South Asia and the Horn of Africa to advance human rights and foster just and sustainable peace.
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Equality and Non-Discrimination

People face serious and enduring rights abuses across the globe on the basis of multiple and overlapping aspects of their identity, including religion, sexuality, gender, disability, nationality, and ethnicity. The Clinic works with partners in East Africa and the Caribbean to prevent and respond to violations facing the LGBTQI+ community.
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Climate Justice

The global climate change crisis has already had massive international human rights implications. Marginalized communities disproportionately bear the brunt of natural disasters, and the Clinic collaborates with partners worldwide to advocate for equitable solutions as the world confronts the challenges of climate change.
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Rights Across Borders

When people or information traverse borders human rights are often at risk. People on the move frequently face abuse and lack access to due process, protection, and justice. The Clinic works with partners to protect the rights of migrants and uphold international standards across the Americas.